A West Philadelphia community group is organizing another “Million Father March,” set for Monday, to encourage dads to get more involved in their children’s education and to help prevent in-school violence.

When House of Umoja organized the city’s first “Million Father March,” in 2007, a dozen Philadelphia public schools sat on school district’s “persistently dangerous schools” list.

“The purpose of the march is to project a feeling of protection and respect inside the community and the school system,” said House of Umoja co-founder David Fattah today.

Fattah says fathers are encouraged at wake up early, get their kids ready, and take them to school on Monday. They are also encouraged to have their children sign the Imani Pledge — a peace pact that is widely credited with helping to end the city’s gang wars 40 years ago.

Peace Day Philly Meeting

Join the Earth day Kids & Peace Day Philly for the open meeting before peace day Monday April 20th, 2015 at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia 1906 S. Rittenhouse street (South side of the square, near 19th street.)

Peace Day

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